I want to educate the public on this matter before they make heir vote. Mass General Law states that a town can have one automatic off premise license and one per 5000 people. So that means Westford has a quota of 6 licenses. Westford currently has 7 and this one would make it 8. Chelmsford has 7 and hey have 10000 more residents. By giving Mr. Walker an additional liquor license, it diminishes the value of the licenses that we had to purchase at a premium price. Mass General Law also states that if you want a license it needs to be purchased from another business. Parents liquors has been for sale for 2 years. There is no need to add a license. mr. walker should be forced to purchase that business. There is not 4 of anything on that corner. Why would Westford want 4 liquor stores? Welcome to Walkerville. So much for your quaint little town. Vote No!

Also, the arrogance of Mr. Walker to say that the other three stores are inconvenient. Westford Package Store has been convenient for 55 years in this town. Sarcastically speaking, under his logic, someone should open a store next to a church or a Daycare. That way it will be convenient to get your alcohol after church or after you drop your kids off. Stand up for yourselves Westford Residents.

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I feel bad for the owners of the liquor stores that are already here. I hope that Cornerstone doesn't put local stores out of business. With Petco coming in, I hope it doesn't put the two local pet stores out of businees.

The BoS will cave to Walker. Right,wrong,or need doesn't count

I agree Anne and Bob. Liquor licenses I believe are harder and alot more expensive to obtain than the federal pet store licenses though...?

The BOS already has 'gifted' 2 additional licenses to the Cornerstone bazaar ~ Walker, talk about just not giving a hoot about local businesses, their owners and Westford residents. All who helped develop RT 110 in the 1st place! Established (package) stores shop around before selecting Westford as place to do business and liquor licenses are extremely valuable assets to the owners. Why would the BOS not want to do the right thing by the ESATBLISHED business owners who have followed the rules, endured growing pains and a still slumping economy and make Walker buy one of the existing licenses?

Can the BOS for once do the right thing? And I don't mean 'rennovate' the Cameron again for $6mil (I will never understand where all that money went, the paint is already peeling at the Cam by the way, maybe an audit should be done?)...or add sidewalks from the Common to Minot's Corner that nobody uses or can use now that have been torn up by road construction...I mean NOT make an exception every time Walker or the next big pig project asks for one!

I do not support Article 19. Westford is already over the allowable number of package stores by population.
In addition, the Parents have a liquor license that they have been trying to sell for some time. Liquor licenses in close proximity to the the NH line have a lesser value than those in large urban areas or those closer to Boston. The Parents' license must be worth at least $ 75-100,000.00.
Why should the Town of Westford get involved in this venture at all? There must be some cost and effort involved to bring this before the State granting board. I am guessing that the cost to go before the state might be for ~$ 5,000.00 or so. Who filed this petition? Mr. Walker or the party hoping to establish their liquor store at Cornerstone Sqaure?
Are you aware that the space allotted for this liquor store is in the same building, next to the Market Basket? Mr. Walker has allowed ~ 3,000 square feet for this potential operation. This is hardly enough space for a good sized store room. The business model that this business will be following will be higher cost for convenience. Their inventory will also be limited because of this.
Vote NO on Article 19

Just a minute... just a minute. Now, hold on, Mr. Potter. You're right when you say my father was no businessman. I know that. Why he ever started this cheap, penny-ante Building and Loan, I'll never know. But neither you nor anyone else can say anything against his character, because his whole life was... why, in the 25 years since he and his brother, Uncle Billy, started this thing, he never once thought of himself. Isn't that right, Uncle Billy? He didn't save enough money to send Harry away to college, let alone me. But he did help a few people get out of your slums, Mr. Potter, and what's wrong with that? Why... here, you're all businessmen here. Doesn't it make them better citizens? Doesn't it make them better customers? You... you said... what'd you say a minute ago? They had to wait and save their money before they even ought to think of a decent home. Wait? Wait for what? Until their children grow up and leave them? Until they're so old and broken down that they... Do you know how long it takes a working man to save $5,000? Just remember this, Mr. Potter, that this rabble you're talking about... they do most of the working and paying and living and dying in this community. Well, is it too much to have them work and pay and live and die in a couple of decent rooms and a bath? Anyway, my father didn't think so. People were human beings to him. But to you, a warped, frustrated old man, they're cattle. Well in my book, my father died a much richer man than you'll ever be

What is wrong with supporting the small businesses that have served our fine town well for so many years? It's great that all kinds of new jobs will be coming to town, but should we be held hostage by the developer of this center? Vote no and support your small business owners.

Bravo Gail!

To ensure the Citizen's of Westford guide our leaders in the BOS in making the decisions you feel are right for our town, It will be important for all concerned to attend the Special Town Meeting on Monday October 15 at the Abbot School, and let your voices and opinions be heard about the citizen's petition, Article 19.

No, not enough spoiled grape juice from the soon to be extinct Vinter's Circle, you whine, my way, Mike Z

Anne is that a yes or a no to article 19?

Dear God, I had to move from Carlisle because of the influx of 'people not from here' who wanted to just make up their own rules, get exceptions or bend the 'guidelines' (they are laws) for their own financial gain. It is the new American way...love it or leave I guess?

Sure, more the merrier. Let more competition in and let the customers decide, not some governmental body, who survives and thrives.

I propose opening a 'hooka' den at the old Wendy's, a Zoomba dance and 'massage' studio at the empty Cardsmart and reopening the Blue Moon at the old Blockbuster...and we'll let the customers decide..yay freedom!

I wonder if Mike, I mean enemy would feel the same way if he weren't personally invested in Vintner's Circle? I am all for growing business, making money and freedom of choice, but here in MA/Westford there are laws (not guidelines) and in place to sell sedatives/depressants, crazy I know. No need to water down the facts to make your point$. Parents is actively selling a license to sell said spirits, so if someone wants (not needs) that license pay the freight and get selling...otherwise don't whine your libertarian ideas into someones wallet or backyard. If I am bully, then you sir are a crybaby.

It is 100% not okay for the BOS to grant a 'special' liquor license when there is one available and for sale by Parents Market. If a 'special' liquor license were granted it would clearly show favoritism, special and conflict of interests on the part of the BOS.

How many liquor licenses have been issued in town and who owns them?

Add Tedeski convenience in Nab

Bob are you opposed to the Farmers Market and the wine they are selling?

Unfortunately the folks that run the town constantly ignore our own bylaws in a variety of ways. You like lots of others in the past are on the raw end of one of their deals. Things change in town, take a look around.

FYI Meeting is tonight at the Abbott School. Please come and vote to show your support for small business in Westford. On behalf of all stores involved, we thank you for your support.